Lowering a Gen V [Archive] - Viper Owners Association

dmann

11-18-2016, 05:55 PM

I know very well that others have asked this same question but the only answer that i can find is by changing suspension like MCS. I also read about lowering caps but not sure what all thats involved with that. On previous Z06s they have lowering bolts but i guess its just that easy, huh. The car just seems to be like a 4 wheel drive, its up there. lol
As a comparison I daily a C5 Z06 and its much lower and it hasn't been lowered.

Looking for advice and suggestions.

-David

BlknBlu

11-18-2016, 06:04 PM

Viper Exchange has billet lowering caps and many have ordered them with good success. Andy aka Flatout will pipe in soon I am sure from VE.

Bruce

Arizona Vipers

11-18-2016, 06:46 PM

The lowering caps work great.

serpent

11-18-2016, 08:23 PM

Does anyone have experience with the lowering caps and track at Laguna seca?

Nightstalker

11-18-2016, 08:54 PM

Lowering Caps:
Before:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/walterk15/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_201.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/walterk15/media/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_201.jpg.html)

After:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/walterk15/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2fa.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/walterk15/media/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2fa.jpg.html)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/walterk15/2016-03-22%2018.03.12.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/walterk15/media/2016-03-22%2018.03.12.jpg.html)

NT-ACR

11-18-2016, 09:01 PM

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see much difference between the two.

1evilviper

11-18-2016, 09:03 PM

I used the eibach springs in my car, lowered it more than the caps and still pulled 1.5 60' at the track

Nightstalker

11-18-2016, 11:21 PM

Oh, there was a big difference. I was amazed.

dmann

11-19-2016, 02:18 AM

Any alignment changes needed with the lowering caps?

ssjcreeper

11-19-2016, 08:56 AM

I prefer a slightly raked stance on my cars. I know the front lowering caps are supposed to have a slight more drop as compared to the rear caps, but it's indiscernible from what I understand.

Anyone choose to install only the front lowering caps? Curious if the rear looks out of proportion if not lowered with the front.

nx91notch

11-19-2016, 09:32 AM

I used the eibach springs in my car, lowered it more than the caps and still pulled 1.5 60' at the track

According to Eibach's website they don't have a listing for Gen V Vipers.

I am assuming if you have the base suspension older Viper Eibach springs may fit?

Nightstalker

11-19-2016, 12:25 PM

Any alignment changes needed with the lowering caps?

I didn't do any adjustments.

Dr.Ron

11-19-2016, 04:33 PM

The caps work out to like $400 or so for maybe 0.75" of lowering...not like the Corvettes where it's free to lower and you control how much

NT-ACR

11-19-2016, 05:23 PM

The caps work out to like $400 or so for maybe 0.75" of lowering...not like the Corvettes where it's free to lower and you control how much

Are you implying a Corvette is better at something than a Viper?

:t1253:

Dr.Ron

11-19-2016, 05:26 PM

Are you implying a Corvette is better at something than a Viper?

:t1253:

Not exactly. LOL

cashcorn

11-19-2016, 05:43 PM

I would have to say the lowering caps were just I what I was looking for. 5/8" drop in the front /rear - looks perfect! I did not need the alignment. Have driven 3k miles since and tire wear is perfect(handles much better!!). tractive from VE next!

SilveRT8

11-19-2016, 05:58 PM

VENOM V

11-19-2016, 06:17 PM

I'm a big fan of MCS. I put them on my GTS and wow the ride is much better. Looks bad ass too, you can adjust the height to your liking. Handles fantastic as well. A win win. I went with single adjustable. If I were to track it frequently I would have gotten the dual adjustables like my ACR's Bilsteins have. Mark Jorgensen will set you up with all the info you need on street settings, track etc.

Simms

11-19-2016, 07:14 PM

I've had the VE caps and VE TracTive. Caps are great if you're looking for a look, but no comparison to the performance of TracTive suspension on the street and more importantly the track.

dmann

11-20-2016, 05:35 PM

MCS or Tractive is definitely on the list but it'll be awhile.
For looks the caps will work perfectly. So, Next question. Are they easy to install?

dmann

11-20-2016, 05:45 PM

Just curious, has anyone used Ohlins suspension?

http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/4113-Bad-Boyzz-Garage-Ohlins-Race-Dampers-Up-Close-amp-Personal

Nightstalker

11-20-2016, 06:07 PM

Yes, easy to install.

The first one was little long. After I figured out the process it was bang, bang easy.

dmann

11-20-2016, 08:25 PM

Yes, easy to install.

The first one was little long. After I figured out the process it was bang, bang easy.

Do they come with an install sheet?

sadil

11-20-2016, 11:51 PM

Definitly a no go on spring caps with TA aero. Just getting out of the driveway I would have scraped. I have about 1/4-3/8" clearance coming in at an angle and my driveway aint even that bad. Entrance to plazas would be much worse. I might have a trick up my sleeve tho ;)

Nightstalker

11-21-2016, 12:32 AM

If I remember correctly they are labeled front and rear

1evilviper

11-21-2016, 04:04 PM

According to Eibach's website they don't have a listing for Gen V Vipers.

I am assuming if you have the base suspension older Viper Eibach springs may fit?

yes I have a base srt and used the gen4 springs, they work great, look awesome and aligned perfect.